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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Toronto, ON
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Patent Agent / Patent Agent Trainee

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 22, 2025

Original job description

Take the next step in your career and join Osler’s Intellectual Property Department in our Ottawa office. We are seeking all seniorities of Patent Agents, including Junior or Patent Agent Trainees with a background in software, electronics, or computer-related subject matter, who is either already qualified, or looking to train to become a certified Canadian Patent Agent. The successful candidate’s main responsibilities will include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, primarily in relation to mechanics, electronics, or artificial intelligence/software/computer-related technologies. In this position you will have the opportunity to work with Canada’s largest Emerging and High Growth (EHG) practice group.

Position Requirements

Do you have what we’re looking for?

advanced degree (M.Sc., preferably Ph.D.) in electrical engineering, physics, computer sciences, software engineering or related area
dedication to high quality work product with strong attention to detail
ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while providing top-quality client service
superior time-management and organizational skills to efficiently multi-task and prioritize competing demands
excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external clients
three or more years of relevant work experience and exposure to patents, gathering of intellectual property disclosures in the relevant technical area
exposure to a wide array of technologies, and proficiency with the basic understanding of patent structure and specification writing in other technical areas (e.g. simple mechanical device/apparatus) is an asset
basic knowledge of Canadian patent practice, including recent Canadian Patent Law changes, or a willingness to study and learn all aspects of these fields
some experience with managing client relationships, any previous experience coordinating worldwide prosecution of patent portfolios would be an asset
if not already a Patent Agent, expectation to study as a Class 3 Patent Agent Trainee, fulfill the training and certificate requirements, with the eventual result of becoming a Class 1 Registered Canadian Patent Agent in the Canadian Patent and Trademark Association (CPATA)

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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Responsibilities

The Patent Agent at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP will draft patent applications and guide them through prosecution. The work focuses on mechanical, electronic, and software or AI inventions, and involves gathering invention disclosures from clients.

Requirements

Candidates need an advanced degree in engineering, physics, or computer science, plus three or more years of patent-related experience. Strong writing, organization, and client-service skills are essential, and candidates without patent agent status must train toward Canadian certification.

Skills

Patent drafting
Patent prosecution
Patent specification writing
Canadian patent law
Invention disclosure analysis
Technical writing
Electrical engineering
Computer science
Software engineering
Artificial intelligence
Mechanical devices
Electronics
Time management
Attention to detail
Verbal and written communication

Keywords

patent agent
patent agent trainee
patent prosecution
patent drafting
intellectual property
IP law
Canadian patent law
CPATA
patent specification writing
invention disclosure
artificial intelligence
software patents
electronics patents
mechanical patents
electrical engineering
computer science
legal
Ottawa
hybrid
emerging and high growth

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

Canadian Patent Agent (CPATA Class 1)

Languages

English

Fields of study

Electrical engineering
Physics
Computer science
Software engineering

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